SPES CONTRA SPEM - Observations on the Note “A Journey of Hope” by the Dicasteries for the Doctrine of the Faith, Christian Unity, and Interreligious Dialogue - Carlo Maria Viganò - The Note, drafted for the sixtieth anniversary of Nostra Ætate, bears the signatures of Cardinals Fernández, Koch, and Koovakad. Leo XIV approved it and ordered its publication.
Theologian warns that the Vatican is rapidly following the German Synodal Path. German theologian Hubert Windisch, a priest of the Diocese of Regensburg who dresses in civilian clothes, argues in a September article that the Church’s dramatic loss of substance has been driven above all by the “Bergoglian magisterium.” He describes several decisions as prone to heresy and even apostasy—from Abu Dhabi and Pachamama to Amoris laetitia and Fiducia supplicans. In his view, doctrinal clarity has been replaced by endless “pastoral processes”. He sees the German Synodal Path as an attempt to institutionalize this relativistic contradiction and warns that Rome, rather than resisting the German experiment, is rushing to follow the same course at the level of the universal Church.
Now, we have a cardinal in Chieti (while Los Angeles hasn't had a cardinal for many years now).
Confirmed: Pope Leo XIV has appointed Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, 60, as Metropolitan Archbishop of Chieti-Vasto. The move brings Gambetti’s tenure as Archpriest of St Peter’s Basilica, Vicar General for Vatican City and President of the Fabric of St Peter to an end. His successor at the Vatican has not yet been announced. Cardinal Gambetti's years in the Vatican were marked by repeated controversies, many of which were brought to public attention primarily by SilereNonPossum.com. The investigation was based on documents, photographs, videos and testimony. Among other issues, SilereNonPossum reported favouritism in personnel appointments - including the hiring of people personally connected to Gambetti. Other scandals included controversial expenditure, costly events and projects, and concerns over the maintenance and management of the Basilica. Cardinal Gambetti succeeds Archbishop Bruno Forte, whose resignation Pope Leo XIV has accepted. The transfer comes after months of rumours that …Daplü
'There’s a new docudrama coming to cinemas soon on the transformative power of Eucharistic Adoration — and Father Chris Alar, MIC, and Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, are featured.'
Monsignor Gilles Wach, founder and prior general of the traditionalist Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest (ICRSP), has been an honorary member of the Rotary Club Firenze Valdisieve for years. Medias-Presse.info highlights Rotary publications from both 2014 and 2024 describing Monsignor Wach as an honorary member, including on occasions when the club was received at the ICRSP seminary in Gricigliano. In 1950, the Holy Office issued a decision, approved by Pope Pius XII, forbidding Catholic clergy from joining Rotary Clubs or attending their meetings. Catholic authorities at the time cited concerns including religious indifferentism and Masonic or anticlerical influences. Medias-Presse.info asks: how does Monsignor Wach reconcile his Rotary affiliation with the tradition his Institute professes to uphold?
Advocate General Laila Medina at the European Court of Justice has issued an opinion in a Belgian case that could have wider implications across the EU for how churches handle requests to erase baptismal records under the GDPR. She concluded that everyone has “in principle, the right to have his or her personal data erased from the baptismal register where the controller fails to demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights, and freedoms of the data subject.”
The Dissenter @disntr UCC "pastor" Rev. Nathan Dannison gives long-winded explanation of why he can call his god a "queer god." He then explains why there is ackshuuually "no biblical definition of marriage" and the language of "one man and one woman" was added in 2003 to benefit "people in power."
A nearly 70-year-old Orthodox church in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada, was destroyed by fire on September 30, along with icons, stained glass and artwork. No one was injured. Authorities have not determined the cause. #newsOownbfodmq
Homily Sunday, October 4, 2026 Isaiah 5:1-7 He waited for judgment, but see, bloodshed! for justice, but hark, the outcry!” Let us share the peace of God that is in our hearts. Philippians 4:6-9 “The God of peace will be with you.” Thank you, Lord, for being with us. Matthew 21:33-43 “This is the heir. Come, let us kill him!” When one person, just one person, decides to exclude someone, it becomes impossible to stop the slander. Biblical texts: NAB-RE Normand Thomas.
PAKISTÁN: Un nuevo informe denuncia la discriminación contra las minorías religiosas. La Comisión Nacional de Justicia y Paz (CNJP), organismo dependiente de la Conferencia Episcopal Católica de Pakistán, ha publicado y remitido un nuevo informe a la fundación pontificia Ayuda a la Iglesia Necesitada (ACN). hmtv
ACN ranks Pakistan as a country of persecution, the highest level, in its most recent edition of the Religious Freedom in the World Report, published in 2025.
Humanly speaking, Bishop Schneider doesn't see Leo XIV reversing Francis' course. The celebration of the Pontifical Mass at the end of October in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore - instead of St. Peter’s Basilica - can be described as a “consolation prize,” Bishop Athanasius Schneider told Gloria.tv (video below). It is “sad,” he said, that these Catholics are not allowed to celebrate Mass in St. Peter’s. At the same time, Santa Maria Maggiore is the most important Marian church in Christendom. Both Pius V - who codified the traditional Mass for all time - and Francis - who restricted it - are buried there. Bishop Schneider intends to pray with the faithful for liturgical peace and for the traditional Mass to be celebrated again without restrictions. Asked whether Leo XIV might reverse Francis’ course, Schneider replied: “Humanly speaking, I don’t think so. But there is still God.” The pilgrimage will pray for Leo XIV, asking God to grant him many graces. Schneider calls the suppression …Daplü
God Bless & protect Bishop Athanasius Schneider! ~ ~ "Tenete traditiones. Permanete in iis quae didicistis." ~ "Keep the traditions, ~ stand fast in those things which you have learned". ~ (Thessalonians 2:14)
The USA’s Only Approved Marian Apparition: Fr. Tony Stephens on Adele Brice & Our Lady of Champion "You have received Holy Communion, and that is good, but you must do more." Father Tony Stephens, Rector of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion, joins CatholicTV to discuss the USA’s only approved Marian apparition. What did the Mother of God ask of an illiterate, blind-in-one-eye Belgian immigrant woman in the wilderness of 19th-century Wisconsin? Father Tony Stephens joins Bishop Robert Reed on This Is the Day to explore the urgent, prophetic message of Our Lady of Champion and celebrate the formal opening of the canonization cause for Servant of God Adele Brice. In October 1859, the Queen of Heaven appeared three times to young Adele Brice, giving her a vital mission: pray for the conversion of sinners, teach the children what they need to know for salvation, and rebuild the faith in a rugged frontier territory. Fr. Stephens breaks down why this simple Third Order Franciscan …Daplü
Non-stop applause for Leo XIV. Vatican Media published this picture from Leo XIV’s audience with representatives of Gruppo Hera on October 1. It shows members of the delegation standing and applauding the Pope. Every day, Leo XIV receives such standing ovations in the Vatican. His speech called for stronger environmental responsibility, warning against the “uncontrolled consumption of resources” and the growing problem of managing and disposing of “enormous quantities of waste.” #newsJqizykucsc
Please, is there any real video recording of those 4 minutes long applause to him? Try to find it, because that would be revealing — what exactly uberhyperpapolatry means! Which, btw., does not have to mean that it necessarily has to do with the real papacy. Which actually if it had, it wouldn't be called - UBERHYPERPAPOLATRY!
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~ "Tenete traditiones. Permanete in iis quae didicistis." ~ "Keep the traditions, ~ stand fast in those things which you have learned". ~ (Thessalonians 2:14)